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Commission approves removal of 12 significant trees for Kaufman Loop commercial site; applicant to pay fee in lieu

5694587 · August 28, 2025
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The commission approved tree removal case TRP-25-0040 to remove 12 significant trees for commercial development at 675 Kaufman Loop; staff said none are heritage trees and applicant will pay a fee in lieu for protected-size removals.

The Leander Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve tree removal case TRP-25-0040, authorizing the removal of 12 significant trees associated with the commercial portion of a development at 675 Kaufman Loop.

Planning staff member Mikayla Lynn told commissioners the property, which totals roughly 25.78 acres, is zoned as a PUD with a GC-2A base zoning in front and SFT-2A in the rear. The removal request covers trees impacted by public-improvement work such as waterline construction, sidewalks, a shared access driveway and a…

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